Elias and the Royal Yacht

Director: Fyksen, EspenProduction company: FilmkamerateneAge recommendation: 5 years and up

Synopsis:Animation for smaller children. The story of Elias' and his friends' many strenuous endeavours out on the ocean to try to make the Royal Ship visit Lunvik in connection with the anniversary of the lighthouse Storeblink.

Espen Fyksen has directed 26 episodes of the animation series about the little rescue boat Elias which premieres on Norwegian TV 2 in autumn 2005. Now Elias is heading for the big screen, with the same key persons at the helm.

Comments:Statement of the Jury at the Nordic Film Days in Luebeck 2007:
The fact that this perfectly crafted animated film comes from Norway not only becomes clear in its closing credits: in order to tell the story of the amicable sea rescue ship Elias, the film gives human features to ships and lets the action take place in fantastic images set in the fjords of Norway.The interaction between originality and a characteristic Norwegian background is remarkable.